

Missouri | Iowa | Nebraska | Kansas
Ethics, Emerging Tech, Transformation
October 3-4, 2025
Lenexa City Center, Lenexa, Kansas

Registration & Submission will open in August 2025
The 7th MINK-WIC Regional Conference










Get Involved at MINK-WIC
Whether you’re new to computing or a seasoned professional, there’s a place for everyone at MINK-WIC. Our conference is designed to be inclusive, empowering, and full of opportunities for connection, learning, and leadership. Here are some ways you can engage:

Join the Community
Come as an attendee and be part of the experience:
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Share meals and conversations at social events
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Meet mentors, colleagues, and new friends
Present a Talk
Share your passion, experience, or research:
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Give a talk on tech topics, personal journeys, or classroom innovations
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Great platform for first-time presenters!
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Open to students, educators, and professionals​s

Attend Workshops
& Talks
Expand your skills and perspectives:
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Participate in hands-on workshops
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Learn from educators, researchers, and industry experts
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Topics range from technical skills to leadership and equity
Present a Poster
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Showcase your work in an engaging, informal format:
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Open to undergrad and grad students
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Share research, capstone projects, or community initiatives
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Receive feedback and recognition from attendees and judges
Serve as a
Judge
Be a Paper Reviewer
Industry Participation & Recruitment
Academic Engagement
Schedule at a Glance
Keynote Speakers
Saturday Speaker

TBD
Friday keynote
Conference Program
We are currently working on 2025 Conference program. Here is 2023 conference program.

Friday, October 3rd
Time
Event
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
1:30 - 1:50 pm
TBD
2:00 - 2:50 pm
TBD
3:00 - 3:50 pm
TBD
4:00 - 4:50 pm
TBD
5:00 - 5:50 pm
TBD
6:00 - 6:50 pm
TBD
7:00 - 7:50 pm
TBD
8:00 - 10:00 pm
TBD
End
TBD
Saturday, October 4th
Time
Event
07:00 - 8:30 am
Breakfast
08:00 - 10:00 am
Registeration
08:00 - 8:50 am
TBD
9:00 - 9:50 am
TBD
10:00 - 10:50 am
TBD
11:00 - 11:50 am
TBD
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Lunch
End
TBD

Participating Schools
Don't see your school? Contact us!

Coe College
Stephen Hughes
Doane University
Tess Durham Brooks, Erin Doyle
Grinnell College
Samuel Rebelsky
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Michelle Todd
Iowa State University
Nicole Lewis
Kansas State University - Manhatta
Nikita Gautam
Kansas State University - Salina
Annie Hoekman
Northwest Missouri State University
Cindy Tu
Ozark Technical College
Tiffany Ford, Kirsten Markley
Park University
Wen-Jung Hsin
Simpson College
Carolyn Brodie
Southwest Baptist University
Meilani Conley
University of Iowa
Elizabeth Kleiman, Denise Szecsie
University of Kansas
Katie Hrenchir, Annette Tetmeyer
University of Missouri - KC
Rafida Zaman
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Sherri Harms
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Quiming Yao
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Sandy Graham Vlasnik
University of St. Thomas
Priscilla Jimenez
Your Registration Includes



FULL ACCESS TO
ALL SESSIONS



FREE HOTEL
ROOM



FREE FOOD


